Chapter 641: World Championship, Let the Games Begin!
Chapter 641: World Championship, Let the Games Begin!
At the end of July, the next round of the World Championship was about to commence in the Galer Region's Palace Gate Arena.
Powerful trainers from all over the world gathered in one place, and for a moment, the entire Palace Gate City was filled with formidable individuals.
Elite-looking young trainers were everywhere, along with their well-trained and robust Pokemon with sleek and shiny fur.
From the spectator stands of the Palace Gate Arena, Dante stood with his arms crossed, gazing at the spectacle below alongside Charizard.
Down below, an advanced-level ranking tournament was taking place.
A powerful Thunder Beast was engaged in a fierce battle against a Beedrill with incredible speed.
Flashes of electricity lit up the arena, and Beedrill's speed was so fast that it left afterimages. It skillfully dodged the Thunder Beast's Thunderbolt while gracefully closing in on its opponent, like a dancer on the edge of a blade.
As they drew closer, a silver glint appeared on Beedrill's twin needles, and in the blink of an eye, it pierced the Thunder Beast's body.
Deadly Needle Strike!
The Thunder Beast grimaced in pain as the electricity on its body slowly dissipated. Its massive body fell to the ground with a dull thud.
A Rotom flew over to examine the Thunder Beast's condition. After confirming that it had lost its ability to battle, it immediately announced the outcome of the match to the audience.
"The Thunder Beast has lost its ability to battle. Beedrill wins this match! The rankings have been updated!"
A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands.
The passionate atmosphere stirred up everyone, and they waved their glow sticks in support of the winner and their Pokemon.
"It's so lively!"
Excitement flashed in Dante's eyes.
Even for an advanced-level ranking tournament, there were so many spectators. He could already imagine the grand spectacle when the Eight Greats officially competed.
At that time, the Palace Gate Arena would likely be packed to the brim, with not a single empty seat!
Dante turned and walked out of the arena.
On both sides of the road, countless fans were holding banners and cheering loudly.
When they saw Dante, they immediately shouted excitedly:
"Champion, don't lose to the champions of other regions!"
"We'll always support you!"
"..."
Dante looked at the crowd and smiled, giving them a thumbs-up. "Don't worry! I'll never let you down!"
Currently, the champions from other regions and the previous Eight Greats have all arrived in Palace Gate City.
The previous runner-up, Akado, the former champion of the Hoenn Region, Tsuzuki Dago, the champion of the Sinnoh Region, Kyorona, and the champion of the Kalos Region, Kaluni, were all present.
Last year, he successfully defended his title as the strongest champion trainer, and this year, he would continue to strive for excellence!
However, this year's challenge would be...
Dante's mind flashed to the Pokemon by Shizuru's side. Even he couldn't help but feel the immense difficulty they presented.
The Riding Goat with its life force as vigorous as grass, the Rapid Dragon that controlled storms and harnessed lightning, and Babudippo...
Just thinking about them made his head hurt.
This time, he would bring his full strength to the battle!
But speaking of Shizuru, it seemed like he still didn't know that the World Championship had begun...
Dante took out his Rotom Phone.
It was another beautiful day at Shizuru's Ranch.
While Qishu was at work, Shizuru, having nothing better to do, entrusted Xiaoshu to the care of the Three Legendary Beasts. He then joined Ai and Gu Letun in taking down the bed sheets and blankets for a wash, hanging them on the clothesline to dry.
On the other side of the ranch, the Pokemon were also helping Shizuru with tasks they could manage.
As usual, Rapid Dragon stood at the edge of the field, summoning rain. Within a short time, a cloud drifted over the farmland, perfectly covering it.
Soon after, a light drizzle began to fall, nourishing the growing crops.
In the chicken coop, Babudippo opened the door and called the hens outside to forage. Following them, the Miltanks rushed into the coop, carrying eggs to their boxes.
In the pasture, Xiaoshu was playing a game of "Riding Horse."
She rode on Thunder God's back, holding onto its mane, while Thunder God controlled its speed, running steadily across the grassy field.
The wind brushed against Xiaoshu's cheeks as the scenery on both sides retreated into the distance. Xiaoshu was having a great time, and her childish laughter could be heard from afar.
Shizuru finished hanging the laundry and shielded his eyes from the glaring sun, looking in Xiaoshu's direction.
Seeing her having so much fun with Flame Emperor and the others, a smile spread across his face.
There was still work to be done at the ranch, and next, he had to brush the coats of Leocrown's two horses.
Grabbing the brush, he rushed to the stable, where Spirit Ghost Horse and Snowstormum were eagerly waiting. They seemed excited to see the brush in Shizuru's hand.
Even legendary Pokemon exhibit ordinary behaviors when being brushed, as it makes them feel incredibly comfortable. The brushing removes dirt and grime, keeping them clean. This is especially true for the pure white Snowstormum, who, despite its temperamental nature, has a bit of a cleanliness obsession. If its body gets dirty, it immediately becomes agitated.
When Shizuru places the brush on Snowstormum's body, the temperamental horse instantly begins to enjoy the experience. This service is something they've never experienced before, not even during their reign over the Snowfield. Compared to their previous lives, both Snowstormum and Spirit Ghost Horse prefer the life on this ranch. Here, they have an endless supply of ice and black turnips to eat, and someone regularly brushes them, a life that makes the horses feel incredibly happy.
As the horses become excited, they wag their tails vigorously. Shizuru notices this and can't help but feel speechless. "Wow! It's enjoying it!"
Just as Shizuru is about to say something, Zhenyifafa grabs his Rotom Phone and runs out. The phone rings, indicating an incoming call. Shizuru takes the phone from Zhenyifafa's claw and answers it.
The next second, Dante's handsome face appears on the screen. "Dante?" Shizuru is surprised. He notices that Dante seems to be hosting an event, as the background is lively with voices. Dante smiles and says, "Shizuru, the time has come!"
Shizuru is momentarily stunned and asks, "What time?"
Has Dante discovered the location of the Infinite Void? However, Dante immediately answers his unspoken question. "The World Championship has begun!"
"The Eight Great Masters?" Shizuru immediately understands.
Dante nods and explains, "But right now, it's still in the championship stage. The current competition is at the advanced level. Once the final winner of the advanced level is determined, the Eight Great Masters will officially begin!"
"I would be letting you down if I didn't participate, right?" Shizuru smiles.
Hearing this, Dante widens his eyes and instantly understands Shizuru's intention. "In that case, I'll be waiting for you in Palace Gate City! As I said before, you only need to start challenging from the 9th place!"
Shizuru hesitates, "But won't this seem like there's some kind of favoritism?"
If he joins midway as Dante suggested, it would be unfair to the trainers who worked hard to reach the 9th place, rendering their previous efforts meaningless. Moreover, there's no doubt that Dante used his authority to allow Shizuru to participate.
Hearing this, Dante scratches his head awkwardly, "There might be a bit of that, but I believe your strength won't disappoint me."
"Forget it, I'll start from the advanced level. Help me register and give me the information later," Shizuru says.
With this, even the less powerful Pokemon on the ranch can go and participate.
The World Championship uses a point-ranking system, similar to the ranking system in MOBA games. Contestants from the ordinary to advanced levels compete against trainers of the same level. The winner's ranking increases, the loser's ranking decreases, and a draw results in no change in ranking.
When a ranking reaches the top 1000, the contestant advances to the Super Level. When a ranking reaches the top 100, they advance to the Master Level. Master Level matches have predetermined schedules, locations, and opponents, similar to traditional open tournaments. Both sides can use 1-3 Pokemon in these matches.
When an Advanced Level contestant rises to 9th place, they are arranged to compete against the 8th-place Master Level contestant in an Eight Great Masters replacement match, vying for the qualification to become one of the Eight Great Masters.
At the end of the season, the Eight Great Masters engage in intense battles. The trainer who defeats the other Master Level trainers and emerges victorious will be crowned the "World's Strongest Champion." However, Shizuru's words make Dante pause before understanding his intention—Shizuru doesn't want to put him in a difficult position. "Of course, no problem!" Dante smiles and says, "I'll arrange it right away. You can come to Palace Gate City in the next few days to participate in the competition."
Shizuru nodded, indicating that there was no problem.
In fact, with Gogoat's speed and Rayquaza's Reverse World, he could easily travel between the ranch and the Galer Region within half an hour and didn't need to stay there all the time.
In that case, it wouldn't cause any impact on the ranch.
After hanging up the call, Dago went to help with identity registration matters, while Shizuru turned his gaze towards the many Pokemon playing in his ranch.
After brushing the two horses, Shizuru walked to the grassy field and whistled loudly. Instantly, Pokemon from all directions who heard the whistle rushed over.
Upon seeing this, the three Regis who were playing with Xiao Shu were slightly startled. After a brief moment of thought, they also joined the other Pokemon and approached Shizuru.
Soon, a group of Pokemon surrounded Shizuru in the middle, looking at him curiously.
"Babudippo?"
"Miltank?"
"Everyone, there's a Pokemon competition coming up. Who wants to go and play?" Shizuru asked.
"Ewogponge?" Tsuzuki Dago was puzzled. A competition?
Shizuru nodded, "That's right. It's a competition where you spar and battle with other Pokemon in the Battle Ground and elsewhere. If you defeat all the Pokemon, you can become the World's Strongest Champion."
"Babudippo?" Is it like the Gym Battles before? Babudippo asked.
"Not quite," Shizuru shook his head. "Gym Battles are just regular battles, but the World Championship is a competition held worldwide. At that time, trainers and Pokemon from all over the world will gather there, and there will be tens of thousands of spectators watching."
"Babudippo!" Babudippo imagined the scene and instantly felt excited. "Babudippo!"
Upon hearing the title of the World's Strongest Champion, Rapid Dragon was already thrilled.
Recalling its past, it was once a foolish Rapid Dragon. But now, with Shizuru's help, it had become a powerful member of its species.
Next, it set its sights on the whole world. If it could achieve victory there, it could become the World's Strongest Rapid Dragon!
At this thought, Rapid Dragon's face showed its eagerness.
Frost Fairy was even more excited.
"Miltank!"
It also wanted to participate in the competition. It wanted to showcase its powerful finger-pointing skill and prove itself. It was no longer the weak Pokemon that needed Shizuru's protection.
Now, it could protect Shizuru just like Gogoat!
Seeing the expressions of the Pokemon, Shizuru couldn't help but smile.
Apparently, everyone was very interested in this World Championship!
Since that's the case, let's all go and participate together!
Meanwhile, in the Reverse World, on Flower Void Island.
Rayquaza lay in the flower bed as usual, listening to Rotom read out the comments and messages from its fans.
"A user named Shandosehago asked: Rayquaza, can you participate in this year's World Championship? Rotom?"
"Hmm?" Rayquaza hummed. How dare a common person challenge it? It would lose face.
"Rotom, next!" Rayquaza said.
"Yes, Rayquaza!" Rotom continued to read the next comment.
"A user named Dagensei asked: Rayquaza, will you be participating in this year's World Championship? Rotom?"
"Oh? The World Championship?" Rayquaza opened its eyes.
Rotom quickly searched for information about the World Championship.
"Report, Rayquaza! The World Championship is a competition where trainers and Pokemon from all over the world gather to compete and determine the World's Strongest Champion, Rotom!"
"According to the previous World Championship, this event is extremely popular. The audience seats were fully occupied, and the live broadcast attracted hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, Rotom!"
Hmm?
Upon hearing this, Rayquaza's eyes widened instantly.
Hundreds of millions? It didn't even have that many fans!
If it participated and defeated everyone, it would attract even more fans, causing its fan base to surpass a hundred million!
At this thought, Rayquaza became instantly excited.
Determining the World's Strongest Champion...
Besides it, who else in this world could be more suitable for this position?
No one!
No one has the strength to surpass it!
At this moment, Rayquaza's heart stirred with anticipation, and it made a decision.
It wanted to participate in this human-organized World Championship and show those hundreds of millions of humans the strength of the World's Strongest Pokemon!
(End of Chapter)
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